Pamela Leonard Email & Phone Number

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Sunnyvale, Ca

Sunnyvale

San Jose, Ca

As communications specialist I was responsible for developing messaging, collateral, website content and social media. I performed media relations for various projects and organized events for our ecosystem members that ranged from intimate workshops to large showcases and symposiums.ProspectSV is a nonprofit urbantech innovation hub focused on solutions for sustainable, smart cities. They bring government, corporations and academia together with startups, product teams and expert staff… Show more As communications specialist I was responsible for developing messaging, collateral, website content and social media. I performed media relations for various projects and organized events for our ecosystem members that ranged from intimate workshops to large showcases and symposiums.ProspectSV is a nonprofit urbantech innovation hub focused on solutions for sustainable, smart cities. They bring government, corporations and academia together with startups, product teams and expert staff to accelerate innovations in transportation, energy and the built environment. ProspectSV provides a full spectrum of commercialization support including market and technical insight, connections to partners and investors, pilot opportunities as well as access to a $12 million, 23,000 sq. ft. Technology Demonstration Center with working and industrial space, lab facilities and specialized equipment. In partnership with state and local governments, ProspectSV demonstrates and scales leading edge solutions, resulting in the avoidance of nearly 150 million lbs. of CO2 in the coming decade. With projects in over 50 cities, leveraging over $90 million in funding and financing, and with more than 25 corporate sponsors, ProspectSV is the only organization with the ability to both prove and apply solutions for next generation cities. To learn more visit www.prospectsv.org. Show less

Long Beach

In this position, I was a part of the communications team for the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project at the Port of Long Beach. My responsibilities included managing content for the project website (newgdbridge.com), managing and creating content for the project social media networks, attending weekly traffic management meetings to report impacts in the weekly construction update, planning and staffing community outreach events and presentations, developing project collateral materials… Show more In this position, I was a part of the communications team for the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project at the Port of Long Beach. My responsibilities included managing content for the project website (newgdbridge.com), managing and creating content for the project social media networks, attending weekly traffic management meetings to report impacts in the weekly construction update, planning and staffing community outreach events and presentations, developing project collateral materials, and more. Other client work included media relations, research, community outreach, business outreach, messaging development and drafting educational materials. Show less

Orange County, California Area

While serving as the OCPRSA Diversity Committee Chair, I worked to facilitate programs that showcase diversity as a top strategic goal for OCPRSA; recruited, retained and mentored the membership of OCPRSA, especially those with interests and expertise in diversity; and encouraged greater diversity within the public relations profession. In 2014,we received the PRSA National Chapter Diversity Award, the 9th such award for the committee. I wrote several blogs that were published in PRSA's… Show more While serving as the OCPRSA Diversity Committee Chair, I worked to facilitate programs that showcase diversity as a top strategic goal for OCPRSA; recruited, retained and mentored the membership of OCPRSA, especially those with interests and expertise in diversity; and encouraged greater diversity within the public relations profession. In 2014,we received the PRSA National Chapter Diversity Award, the 9th such award for the committee. I wrote several blogs that were published in PRSA's national publications. Show less

Costa Mesa

As Director of Communications & Marketing for Orange County Coastkeeper, I created and implemented a strategic plan to increase public awareness of the organization and its programs. The organization's vast array of programs range from STEM education programs, to advocacy campaigns surrounding local water issues, and marine habitat restoration.In addition to balancing multiple projects, I planned fundraisers, attended community outreach events, and managed hundreds of volunteers each… Show more As Director of Communications & Marketing for Orange County Coastkeeper, I created and implemented a strategic plan to increase public awareness of the organization and its programs. The organization's vast array of programs range from STEM education programs, to advocacy campaigns surrounding local water issues, and marine habitat restoration.In addition to balancing multiple projects, I planned fundraisers, attended community outreach events, and managed hundreds of volunteers each month. I also maintained the organization's website and social media networks. Show less

Delegated daily duties accordingly with the use of foresight for expected sales and businessCommunicated the establishment's policies to employees and problematic customersIntroduced better management practices for the entire management teamTrained staff in an effort to maintain clean and professional working environment Exchanged accurate currency with customers on a daily basis with no over-charge nor under-payment

Costa Mesa, Ca

In this role, I performed administrative duties for the communications manager, which included writing press releases and newsletter stories, preparing materials for committee and staff meetings, attending community events and supporting outreach programs.

• Prepared reports and letters• Assisted with community outreach efforts• Researched specific issues for the district• Compiled information to respond to constituents inquiries• Data entry and performed general office duties

• Facilitated, planned and implemented quarterly programs for a house of 24 residents• Served on an on-call duty rotation for a housing community of over 900 residents; addressing issues as they arose.• Demonstrated conflict resolution and mediation skills.• Participated in and attended weekly staff meetings, 1-on-1’s with my direct supervisor, a two week fall training and subsequent quarterly trainings

Organized weekly board meetings and general membership meetings. Planned and executed weekly outings after general meetings. Acted as a liaison to the Cross Cultural Center and other student culture clubs.

Participated in the workings of state government through the private sector Produced documents and research for various environmental organizationsAssembled support letters for legislation

Assisted in public relations at the legislative level in the public sectorProgrammed constituent's policy concerns into legislative data entry system

Directed and acted in a short play educating elementary to middle school students about Shakespeare. Coordinated rehearsals and cast actors.

B.A, Political Science, Drama

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Mixed Student Organization, VDay UCI Education Abroad Program, Participated in United Kingdom.

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